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The 8 Most Decadent Frozen Yogurt Toppings!

I am not really a "plain Jane" type of girl. I like clothes with bold patterns, pillows and curtains in bright colors, and when it comes to frozen yogurt or ice cream, plain vanilla on its own just won't...

I am not really a "plain Jane" type of girl. I like clothes with bold patterns, pillows and curtains in bright colors, and when it comes to frozen yogurt or ice cream, plain vanilla on its own just won't cut it.

That's why I love the fact that more and more self-serve frozen yogurt shops are popping up with endless bars of decadent toppings to choose from. However, without a strategy, it's easy to pile on the calories and increase the price (oops, my serving cost $12 once!).

Peanut butter cups: I can't resist the flavors of chocolate, peanut butter and vanilla all together, and the good news is that I don't have to! One full-sized peanut butter cup comes in at right about 100 delicious calories.

Strawberries: Nothing beats fresh berries with creamy vanilla yogurt. They add filling fiber to my treat and come in at only 13 calories for 1/4 cup sliced berries. That means I can add some real whipped cream, too, for only 50 calories per tbsp.

Hot fudge and nuts: Mmm, hot fudge sundaes are such a treat! Topping my yogurt with a tablespoon of hot fudge sauce only adds 60 calories, leaving room to add a tablespoon of chopped nuts for 50 calories to make the perfect pairing of flavors and textures.

Cookie dough: This is one of the most decadent toppings and adds rich flavor to any yogurt. I can get away with adding two tablespoons of this good stuff for about 100 calories.

Sprinkles: Who doesn't smile when they see bright, multi-colored sprinkles? These little guys are fun with any dessert, and two tablespoons only add 50 calories. That gives me another 70 calories to add a tablespoon of chocolate chips, too!

What are your favorite fro-yo toppings and combinations? Stay tuned tomorrow for a recipe for delicious DIY fro-yo! No ice cream maker required!